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Peralta News – Fire Science at Merritt College

The Fire Science program at Merritt College is designed to prepare students for a career in the Fire Service, and provide career advancement opportunities for those already in the Fire Service. Instruction includes fundamentals of fire prevention, building construction for fire protection, safety and public education, certification, firefighter academy, and fire investigation.

(Special Thanks to the Alameda County Health Pipeline Partnership and Charles Lightfoot at Oakland Fire Station 1)

Peralta Colleges

Peralta Community College District is comprised of Berkeley City College, College of Alameda, Laney College, and Merritt College. Together they provide northern Alameda County a range of educational programs and life-long learning opportunities.